• Partnering with older people as peer researchers 

  Daly-Lynn, Jean; Washbrook, Margy; Ryan, Assumpta; McCormack, Brendan; Martin, Suzanne (Wiley, 2021-08-01)

  Background: The term peer researcher describes the role of a person who has similar characteristics and can identify with the participant group in a research study. This paper describes the methodological approach and ...

• Virtual reality in hospice: Improved patient well-being. 

  Lloyd, Anna; Haraldsdottir, Erna (BMJ, 2021-07-02)

  Virtual reality (VR) technology as a therapeutic intervention has been gaining attention in healthcare settings in recent years. Studies suggest that using the technology can help alleviate symptoms such as pain and anxiety ...

• Engaging family caregivers and health system partners in exploring how multi-level contexts in primary care practices affect case management functions and outcomes of patients and family caregivers at end of life: A realist synthesis 

  Warner, Grace; Baird, Lisa Garland; McCormack, Brendan; Urquhart, Robin; Lawson, Beverley; Tschupruk, Cheryl; Christian, Erin; Weeks, Lori; Kumanan, Kothai; Sampalli, Tara (BMC, 2021-07-16)

  Background: An upstream approach to palliative care in the last 12 months of life delivered by primary care practices is often referred to as Primary Palliative Care (PPC). Implementing case management functions can support ...

• Pain assessment and management in care homes: Understanding the context through a scoping review 

  Pringle, Jan; Mellado, Ana Sofia Alvarado Vázquez; Haraldsdottir, Erna; Kelly, Fiona; Hockley, Jo (BMC, 2021-07-18)

  Abstract: Background: Internationally, 2–5% of people live in residential or nursing homes, many with multi-morbidities, including severe cognitive impairment. Pain is frequently considered an expected part of old age and ...

• Work-related stress: The impact of COVID-19 on critical care and redeployed nurses: A mixed methods study 

  Rattray, Janice; McCallum, Louise; Hull, Alastair; Ramsay, Pam; Salisbury, Lisa; Scott, Teresa; Cole, Stephen; Miller, Jordan; Dixon, Diane (BMJ, 2021-07-05)

  Introduction: We need to understand the impact of COVID-19 on Critical Care (CCNs) and redeployed nurses and NHS organisations. Methods and analysis: This is a mixed methods study (QUANT – QUAL), underpinned by a ...

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